September 20, 2010, 4:06PM

HAMILTON, Bermuda — Hurricane Igor kicked up dangerous surf along the eastern U.S. seaboard Monday after brushing past Bermuda and knocking out power to a large share of the population. The storm, already blamed for sweeping three people to their deaths, clung to hurricane status with winds of 75 mph (120 kph) as it sped away from the United... Full story »

August 30, 2010, 9:40PM

OCEAN CITY, N.J. — So much for a perfect finale to the summer vacation season. On beaches from Maryland to New Jersey, rip currents and strong swells in the Atlantic Ocean associated with Hurricane Danielle meant another day of swimming restrictions Monday. And it could get worse later in the week. A second hurricane, Earl, strengthened to a Category... Full story »

August 30, 2010, 5:57PM

MIAMI — The National Hurricane Center says Earl has strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane with winds near 135 mph (215 kph) as it moves away from the Virgin Islands. Earl is on a path that could brush the coast of the U.S. later in the week, though it’s too early to tell exactly where it will go. For... Full story »

August 06, 2010, 6:17PM

PENSACOLA, Fla. — Record high ocean temperatures and the development of a climate phenomenon known as La Nina will keep the Atlantic hurricane season on track to be the busiest since 2005, government forecasters said Thursday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration slightly lowered the outlook it released in May, but an above-normal season was still expected, said Gerry Bell,... Full story »